Throwback Thursday

Today we going back to November 2012.
Imagine this. On the road for 14 plus hours. Two kids. And a dog. Sam and I have the open road ahead of us. The radio on, singing our tunes. Arriving in Colorado excited. Tired. And in need of some peace. Even if it's only for 5 minutes ;)

My dad lives in Colorado and every year we either try to make it for a summer camping trip or Thanksgiving.
This past year we made it for Thanksgiving.
My dad is a simple man. He didn't care that we stayed in our p.j.s most of Thanksgiving Day. Or that I fed my kids sugar cereal every morning while on vacation. Or the fact that all we really wanted to do on vacation was nothing. He just was happy and thankful that we were there. And the same with us. It's a breath of fresh air from our busy body lifestyle. To slow down and enjoy the little moments that happen.

We played a lot on this vacation. In the backyard. It was a welcomed change to just hang out.
Looking at all these pictures though makes me realize that I need to convince my husband to get on the other side of the camera once in awhile ;)

Throwback Thursday

Looking through my pictures, there is so much that I didn't share. Events that I want to document.
Guess what that means!?
Yup. A new series in my blogging adventure.
For those of you who Instagram you all know about "Throwback Thursday" a.k.a #tbt
I am stealing that idea and applying it here. ;)

Today we are taking it back to Halloween time.

 Halloween wouldn't be complete without a trip to Disney

 tractor riding 

 candy loving zombie

 sassy "diva vampire"

and a mommy who was "turned" for the night

Halloween is one of our favorite holidays (yes we think it's a holiday).

It kicks off the season of decorating, baking, family get togethers, school parties...

the list goes on and on.

This past year we had the whole entire family over for dinner.

Big casserole dish of spaghetti to feed everyone.

Kids trick or treating all night.

Sugar hyped up kids.

Perfection.

the fourth

The Fourth is one of my favorite holidays. I love that we, as Americans, are the only ones who on this day are celebrating our country. Our freedom. 

BBQs. Swimming. Fireworks. 

The real kick off to summer.

It's always a relaxing family fun filled day.

Nothing fancy.

But we never forget why we get to celebrate on this particular day.

Every year.

ready to swim and sun bathe

my sexy husband

my daughter. who i literally have to chase now for a picture.

this is her hiding in the pool towel bin.

my kids. who turn into fish during summer.

all the boys getting ready to view fireworks.

aunt shawna and uncle matty finding their viewing spot.

him and me.

my two boys. watching and singing along with the local radio station.

boom.

Such a fun Fourth of July!

Already looking forward to next year.